Washing-machine



(No Model.) 2S1ieets-Sheet 1.-

W. S; LANEY. WASHING MACHINE.

No. 507,711. Patented 0 ct. .31, 1893.

a and exact description of the invention, such UNITED STATES PATENT OEFIcE.

WILLIAM S. LANEY, OF LITHOPOLIS, OHIO.

WASHING-MACHINE.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 507,711, dated October 31, 1893.

Application filed June 16, 1893. Serial No. 477,833- (No model.)

To 00% whom it may concern:

Be it known that 1, WILLIAM S. LANEY, a citizen of the United States, residing at Lithopolis, in the county of Fairfield, State of Ohio, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Washing-Machines; and I do hereby declare the following to be'a full, clear,

as will enable others skilled in the art to which it appertains to make and use the same.

This invention relates to washing machines which may embody in their organization a heating apparatus for bringing the water to the required temperature or not as desired.

The object of the invention is to facilitate the process of washing clothes and enable the different steps to be performed in the suds box without necessitating the removal or handling of the clothes until ready for hanging out to dry.

The improvement consists of. the novel features and the peculiar construction and combination of the'parts which will be hereinafter more fully described and claimed and which are shown in the annexed drawings, in which- Figure 1 is a perspective view of the invention. Fig. 2 is a side elevation of the machine as seen from the side provided withthe gearing or roller actuating mechanism. Fig. 3 is a longitudinal section of the machine, taken on a line about midway between the sides.

The suds box A may be of any desired construction and is supported on legs a. Aseries of rollers B are located near one end of the suds box and disposed in approximately a circle and are journaled at their ends in the sides of the suds box. One journal of these rollers is extended beyond the side of suds box and is provided with a sprocket pinion to be engaged by a sprocket chain 0 by means of which the said rollers are rotated on their journals or axes. The rollers B are arranged in parallel relation and close together so as to retain clothing that may be placed in the space inclosed by the said rollers. The upper portion ihclosed by the said rollers B is left open or unobstructed to permit of the rotary rubber D and the clothing being readily inserted in or removed from the said space. These rollers may be plain or corrugated, or of any of the usual forms common in this class of machines. The rotary rubber D is composed of a central shaft d, heads (1 at the ends of the shaft 01 and provided with journals, and a series of rollers 01 disposed in a'circle around the shaftdandjournal in their ends in the heads (1'. This rotary rubber D is journaled at its endsin arms 6 which are pivto the cross bar 6' and is adapted to have its other end connected with the suds box to hold the rotary rubber D in operative relation with the rollers B when the machine is in operation. Ooil springs G are interposed between the levers E and the arms 6 to press the rotary rubber D against the rear rollers B so as to leave a space between the forward rollers B and the front side of the rotary rubher to receive the clothing.

The several rollers B constitute a roller bed to receive and support the clothing during the process of washing and each of these rollers B is positively rotated by suitable gearing, as the endless sprocket chain C and the sprocket pinion 1) herein specified. The sprocket chain 0 passes over a master sprocket wheel Hwhich is journaled to a side of the suds box and a bracket attached to the said side. This sprocket wheel H is provided with a crank it by means of which the sprocket chain and rollers B are driven in the usual manner as will be readily understood.

The rotary rubber D is rotated by its engagement with one or more of the rollers B and is free to move to adapt itself to the bulk of clothing between it and the said rollers B.

A heater K is attached to the bottom of the suds box and is of usual construction, being designed as a convenient means for heating the water in the suds box. A pipe connects the bottom of the suds box with the said heater. A short pipe is provided in the side of the suds box and closed by a stopper admits of the dirty water being drawn oif from the suds box-when it is desired to supply the same with clear or fresh water as is necessary in the process of washing.

The operation of the machine is as follows: The suds box being supplied with the proper water and the rollers B being rotated in the manner herein set forth, the clothing to be cleansed is placed in the space inclosed by the said rollers and is agitated or set in motion by the rotation of the said rollers B. The rotary rubber D pressing against the clothing and rotated from the said rollers B in the manner set forth, causes the clothing to rotate with the said rotary rubber and effects the washing as will be readily comprehended. The washing is produced by the clothing being compressed between the rotary rubber and the positively actuated rollerbed. hen it is desired to change the water the pipe 70' is open and the water drawn ofi, fresh water being supplied in any desired manner.

Having thus described my invention, what Iclairn, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is-- 1. In a washing machine, the combination of a suds box, a series of rollers arranged in approximately a circle to form a roller bed and jonrnaled in the sides of the said suds box, one journal of the rollers projecting on the same side of the said suds box and provided with sprocket pinions, a sprocket wheel journaled on the same side of the suds box with said pinions and provided with a crank,

a sprocket chain connecting the sprocket wheel and sprocket pinions, a lever having pendent arms, and a rotary rubber journaled to the said pendent arms and operated from contact with the said roller bed, substantially as described.

2. In a washing machine the combination with the suds box, and a bed having approximately circular form, of levers pivoted at one end, arms pivotally connected with the said levers, a rotary rubber journaled at its ends to the lower ends of the said arms, and springs between the levers and the said arms, substantially as described for the purpose set forth.

3. In a washing machine, the combination of a suds box, a series of rollers disposed in approximately a circle and journaled at their ends in the side of the suds box, means for positively rotating the said rollers, pivotally supported levers having pendent arms. a rotary rubber journaled at its ends to the said arms and adapted to be operated from the said positively operated rollers, and springs between the pendent arms and the said levers, substantially as described for the purpose set forth.

In testimony whereof I aflix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

WILLIAM S. LANEY.

Vitnesses:

HENRY O. BAILEY, PETER DOTSON. 

